Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer – Environment Location: Cambridge (regional travel required) About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, with a vision to be people‑orientated and progressive, delivering lasting change for the communities we work in. Our Environment Division provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3, we have successfully delivered over £2bn of assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water. Purpose of the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Environment team in the Cambridge region, working on our South Staffs Water Framework. You will play a key role in the successful delivery of mechanical projects within the water industry, supporting schemes of varying size and complexity. You’ll lead engineering delivery from design through to completion, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards. Key Responsibilities Lead the mechanical engineering aspects of water and wastewater projects from concept to completion. Deliver a range of M&E schemes including pumping stations, dosing systems, chlorination plants and associated civil structures. Carry out early site investigations and liaise with clients, designers, and project teams to define and develop project requirements. Prepare and review health and safety documentation including risk assessments, method statements and project management plans. Manage procurement of materials and support subcontractor engagement. Attend factory and site testing, commissioning activities and client training sessions. Participate in design reviews and hazard studies to develop safe, innovative solutions. Support cost control, budgeting and commercial management activities. Develop and review inspection and test plans (ITPs), ensuring quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle. Contribute to the preparation and close‑out of project documentation, including “as built” drawings, commissioning manuals, and O&M manuals. Promote a proactive approach to Health & Safety and environmental compliance across all project stages. About You You will be an experienced and motivated Mechanical Project Engineer with a background in the water industry, able to manage technical requirements and drive high‑quality delivery across multiple projects. Essential Qualifications Mechanical ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent. Proven experience in the water industry or similar regulated environment. Knowledge of mechanical systems such as pumping stations, dosing systems and process plant. Strong commercial and contractual awareness. Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Project). Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. Ability to collaborate across teams and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Passionate about delivering quality, safety and innovation. Desirable Experience in chemical dosing systems. Experience leading or supporting multi‑disciplinary project delivery teams. Knowledge of CDM regulations and industry standards. Personal Attributes Aligned to Galliford Try’s values – Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration. A self‑starter with a proactive mindset and a can‑do attitude. Organised, structured, and professional, with a passion for continual improvement. Flexible, resilient, and able to influence and build relationships at all levels. What We Can Offer in Return With an impressive order book of over £3.9 billion, we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, offering stability and the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our ‘Be Well’ programme, offering discounts, advice and support for a range of issues. Benefits Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays. A wide range of corporate discounts. Cycle to Work schemes. Comprehensive pension plan. Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees, plus 24/7 employee assistance support. Paid annual membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role. Career Development We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Agile Working Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team. Contact For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business, please contact: adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr